To be classified as living in poverty in the United States, a family of four must have an income of less than about .

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the poverty guideline for a family of four in the contiguous United States is $26,500 for the year 2021. However, this amount is adjusted annually for inflation. As such, the closest option listed is D) $23,300, which was the poverty guideline for a family of four in 2019.

To Be Classified as Living in Poverty in the United